It might be worth thousands at auction.
The Giant Haskell Minnow. In 2003, Lang’s sold one at auction for $101,200, setting a record at the time for antique fishing gear.Credit...via Lang’s Auction
From the NY Times. I'm sure @Old Mud has some very old, and possibly valuable stuff stowed away. Maybe even an autographed copy of Izak Walton's, The Compleat Angler from the 17th century?
Here's the link: Check Your Basement for Old Fishing Gear
I've also attached a PDF of the article
